it seems the people keep supporting him though, in spite of all kinds of opposition from the US and wealthy sectors. 

i never liked the communist rhetoric he used. 

and there are all these arguments tossed around, so that people don't know what to believe.  but if he keeps getting referendums on his side, or not and abides by that...it's the actions that speak loudest.  guess people have to dig around in various news media and see the different sides, and ask questions of people who have been there.